おそ (osoi)

late, slow

  • JLPT N5
  • adjective
  • Pitch 0
  • #1364 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

遅い (おそい, osoi) is a JLPT N5 adjective meaning “late, slow”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

まえくるまはとても おそい。

The car in front of me is very slow.

遅くなってごめんね。

Sorry I'm late.

今年の開花日は遅いね。

The cherry blossoms are blooming late this year.

もう遅いから歯を みがいて寝なさい。

It's late now, so brush your teeth and go to bed.